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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.14, 1,326.36 and 630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.14, 1,326.36 and 630.12 is: 869.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.14 : 1,326.36 = 630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.14/1,326.36 = 630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.14x = 1,326.36 × 630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.14x = 835,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,765.96/961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.56

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